Synopsis for
"Modern Marvels" Whiskey (2008)

Whiskey may have been made as far back as 1,000 years ago by Irish monks, but today its more popular than it has ever been. On Modern Marvels: Whiskey, we tour the worlds finest distilleries to see how each country puts its unique stamp on this ancient mystery. From Jack Daniels unique charcoal filtered process and Jim Beams ultra premium bourbons to Jamesons smooth Irish blends and Glenlivets exclusive single malt Scotches to Canadian Clubs light, accessible ryes and the Rocky Mountains highly original Stranahans Colorado Whiskey we sample flavorful, colorful, complex, and increasingly expensive whiskies and meet the people who make them. Well find out what makes Scotches single, Tennessee whiskies straight, and Canadians great mixers. Whether you call it moonshine, bourbon, or even the water of life whiskey is a real liquid asset.